Barbecue Cafeteria vs Strute
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Strute leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,441, ahead of Barbecue Cafeteria at #7,702. Over the last 7 days Strute slipped 45 places and Barbecue Cafeteria slipped 13 places. Strute has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Barbecue Cafeteria. Downloads this week: Barbecue Cafeteria 17 and Strute 7.
| Metric | Barbecue Cafeteria | Strute |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,702 ▼ 13 | #1,441 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5.9 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #7,313 | #1,143 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2023 | Apr 2025 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Barbecue Cafeteria or Strute?
By active installs, Strute: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Barbecue Cafeteria, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Barbecue Cafeteria or Strute?
Strute, at #1,441 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Barbecue Cafeteria at #7,702. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Barbecue Cafeteria a block theme or a classic theme? And Strute?
Barbecue Cafeteria is a classic theme, Strute is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.